To my fellow CFIs: If you are asked to administer a mock check ride to a pilot applicant, make sure you know what is expected of you. The answer may vary. Sometimes you may be asked to strictly be in ...

"Gouges," or profiles of DPEs' check ride tendencies, can help applicants prepare for specific DPE quirks but risk teaching the test rather than comprehensive flying skills. Many applicants struggle ...

Question: I am preparing for my commercial pilot check ride. I’m training under Part 61 and just reached the 250 total time requirement, of which seven hours was dual instruction in the steam-gauge ...